Marissa High
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Astute filmmaking professional successful at writing, directing and editing productions. Analytical and decisive leader with strong multitasking, planning and problem-solving abilities. Gifted communicator and diplomatic conflict manager.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Director
Lemonlight
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Coordinated with production team and producer to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs, and devise shooting schedule.
- Produced marketing videos to help businesses increase revenue.
Video Director
Moonbug Productions
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Directed 9 episodes of children's show Meekah
- Directed actors and crews to create vision for films and bring scripts to life.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
Video Director
Condé Nast
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Directed for brands SELF and Architectural Digest
- Directed episodes for series Open Door, On the Market, Sweat with SELF, Try to Keep Up, Character Building
Post Production Supervisor
Westbrook
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Supervised 4 projects including The 355 social trailer promos, King Richard social promos, Will Smith Book Tour, and BTS: Bel-Air
Post Production Supervisor
Just for Laughs
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Scheduled post production for Just for Laughs Awards, accommodating celebrity tributes
- Liaise between editors and creatives to ensure all feedback is ingested and met
Post Manager
ATTN
05.2021 - 07.2021
- MTV Broadcast unscripted show - With One Voice: Fighting Hatred Together
Post Production Supervisor
Kin
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Design and oversee post production schedules for content, including editor assignments and deadlines, and ensuring that all deadlines are met
- On-board new post production hires to standards and workflows
- Managed digital series and Broadcast series and made sure deliverables were to standard and on time
Post Production Supervisor
CollegeHumor
11.2016 - 03.2020
- Design and oversee post production schedules for content, including editor assignments and deadlines, and ensuring that all deadlines are met
- Design media and post procedures for new pilots and series, collaborating with producers, editorial teams, and Director of Post, to strategize best workflow practices
- Delegate tasks to junior staff members, ensuring that tasks are completed effectively
- Liaise between editors and creatives to ensure all feedback is ingested and met
- Attend production meetings as the key representative of the post department to accurately communicate post needs for upcoming projects
- Manage day-to-day tasks of staff and freelance editors, including time prioritization and creative problem-solving
- Hire and oversee freelance editors, visual effects and motion graphics artists, and assistant editors
- Build and manage relationships with outside vendors
- Review edits and give notes on both offline and online editorial, to ensure that all content meets quality standards
- On-board new post production hires to standards and workflows
- Oversee the upkeep of post paperwork, including internal guides/documentation as well as contracts, agreements, and licenses
Post Production Coordinator/Assistant Editor
Trailer Park
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Worked with editorial, graphics & production teams to ensure client deadlines are met
- Helped manage project flow from start to finish with client and team
- Responsible for maintaining records/files for all completed and in-progress work
- Managed timelines and due dates
- Booked and supervised VO sessions
- Compressed and posted spots and sizzles to Trailer Park's FTP for clients' review
- Client communication including emails or phone calls regarding posted spots, requesting of new materials, and handling client requests when producers are unavailable
Assistant Editor/Content Coordinator
Duplitech
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Communicated between clients & compiled billing information
- Subtitled episodes and features using Annotation Edit
- Captured & encoded video files using Compressor
- Created DVD menus using DVD Studio Pro
- Edited video segments for various companies
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media & Information - Concentration in TV, Cinema, & Radio
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MIBachelor of Arts - Journalism
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MISkills
- Proficient in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Illustrator
- Knowledgeable about transcoding software such as Media Encoder, Compressor,
- Social media marketing platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, Instagram
- Film Directing
- Project Management
www.marissahigh.com
View my video portfolio, including clients such as CollegeHumor, SELF, Architectural Digest
Timeline
Video Director
Lemonlight
10.2023 - 10.2023
Video Director
Moonbug Productions
01.2023 - 02.2023
Video Director
Condé Nast
01.2022 - 06.2022
Post Production Supervisor
Westbrook
08.2021 - 11.2021
Post Production Supervisor
Just for Laughs
07.2021 - 08.2021
Post Manager
ATTN
05.2021 - 07.2021
Post Production Supervisor
Kin
10.2020 - 01.2021
Post Production Supervisor
CollegeHumor
11.2016 - 03.2020
Post Production Coordinator/Assistant Editor
Trailer Park
09.2015 - 11.2016
Assistant Editor/Content Coordinator
Duplitech
03.2015 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Media & Information - Concentration in TV, Cinema, & Radio
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Michigan State University
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